Ryver explains the outward signs of constantly being around the Spice.

Sean points out that Paul is discovered early on to seemingly innately possess some of the skills necessary to survive in the desert.

Ryver points out that this may have something to do with his emerging prescience. Sean concedes the possibility.

Ryver explains a Montage in a rather lengthy fashion.

Ryver talks about the rise to power amongst the Fremen,

Bruce points out the connection between this story and elements found in stories like Dances with Wolves or the Last Samurai.

Sean points out that many of these similarities don’t really hold up to Paul’s actual journey.

Ryver explains the difference between the Fremen and the idea of the “Noble Savage”.

Sean explains that the source of hardness amongst the Fremen likely stems from the fact that they live on a planet that is actively trying to kill them, a planet on which these people are not only born, but thrive. Ryver sums this up as Space Australia.

Ryver talks about The Golden Bough again.

Bruce talks about the early signs of Paul being the Chosen One, but that there is a key element that cannot be preordained, but that must be tested.

Sean talks about the tests of the Bene Gesserit, and the prohibition that Paul’s mother not produce male children.